Engineer - Geotechnical
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AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for their Abu Dhabi office to apply technical expertise in geotechnical investigations, design, and analysis for infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
- Apply scientific principles, theories, and established technologies to analyze and solve geotechnical challenges
- Conduct geotechnical investigations and assessments, interpreting field data to inform design decisions
- Monitor and oversee geotechnical field activities to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Prepare, review, and verify technical deliverables including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings, and design reports
- Perform geotechnical design work encompassing settlement analysis, retaining wall design, foundation design (shallow and deep), earthworks, and slope stability analysis
- Utilize geotechnical software and modeling tools to develop and validate design solutions
- Liaise effectively with geotechnical contractors and project stakeholders
- Contribute to team meetings and client presentations
- Support junior team members through mentoring and collaborative knowledge sharing
- Prepare and assist with contractual correspondence and project documentation
- Travel to project sites as needed to support field activities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline (honors degree preferred)
- Minimum of 3 5 years of professional experience in geotechnical investigation and design work post undergraduate degree
- Proficiency with geotechnical software including GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, SlopeW/Slide, and Plaxis
- Competency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D for technical drawing and design documentation
- Strong foundational knowledge of soil and rock mechanics principles and applications
- Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design including settlement analysis, retaining wall design, foundation design, earthworks, and slope stability analysis
- Excellent understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical engineering
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Professional Engineer registration or Chartered status (desirable)
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
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Company Description
- At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm.
- We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals.
Job Description
- Apply scientific principles, theories, and established technologies to analyze and solve geotechnical challenges.
- Conduct geotechnical investigations and assessments, interpreting field data to inform design decisions and project strategies.
- Monitor and oversee geotechnical field activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
- Prepare, review, and verify technical deliverables including desk studies, interpretative reports, specifications, construction drawings, and design reports.
- Perform geotechnical design work encompassing settlement analysis, retaining wall design, foundation design (shallow and deep), earthworks, and slope stability analysis.
- Utilize geotechnical software and modeling tools to develop and validate design solutions.
- Liaise effectively with geotechnical contractors and project stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong technical awareness of design codes, standards, and best practices.
- Contribute to team meetings and client presentations, actively sharing insights and proposing innovative solutions.
- Support junior team members through mentoring and collaborative knowledge sharing.
- Prepare and assist with contractual correspondence and project documentation as required.
- Remain flexible and willing to travel to project sites as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline (honors degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3 5 years of professional experience in geotechnical investigation and design work post undergraduate degree.
- Proficiency with geotechnical software including GEO5, WALLAP, ALP, SlopeW/Slide, and Plaxis.
- Competency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D for technical drawing and design documentation.
- Strong foundational knowledge of soil and rock mechanics principles and applications.
- Demonstrated experience in geotechnical design including settlement analysis, retaining wall design, foundation design, earthworks, and slope stability analysis.
- Excellent understanding of current design codes, standards, and best practices in geotechnical engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional Engineer registration or Chartered status (desirable).
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
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